iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist)

iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, providing diversified exposure to global investment-grade bonds. Launched on 21 November 2017 and domiciled in Ireland, it employs a physical sampled replication method with a low total expense ratio of 0.10% per annum. The fund invests across government, government-related, corporate, and securitized bonds worldwide, featuring nearly 20,000 holdings, a weighted average maturity of about 8 years, effective duration of 6.21 years, and a yield to maturity of 3.55%. Denominated in USD and currency unhedged, it distributes income semi-annually, with a recent dividend yield around 3% and last 12-month dividends of EUR 0.12. Managed by BlackRock under iShares, it has grown to over USD 13 billion in net assets, serving as a cost-effective core holding for fixed income portfolios seeking broad international bond market representation.